Statement Relating to ICE Detention Facility Expansion in Milwaukee
Joint statement from members of the Milwaukee Common Council: Alderman José G. Pérez, Alderwoman JoCasta Zamarripa, Alderwoman Marina Dimitrijevic, Alderman Scott Spiker, Alderman Robert J. Bauman, Alderman DiAndre Jackson, and Alderman Lamont Westmoreland
Milwaukee has long been a city built by immigrants—families who have worked hard, raised children, and contributed to the fabric of our neighborhoods. The news that the federal Immigration and Customs Enforcement agency is possibly expanding its operations in Milwaukee is deeply concerning, especially in light of the incoming Administration’s troubling rhetoric and policies toward undocumented workers.
This city is home to thousands of hardworking individuals who are undocumented, yet play an essential role in our economy and community life. The potential targeting of these individuals with aggressive detention policies threatens not only their safety and well-being, but also the trust that we have worked hard to build between law enforcement and immigrant communities.
Milwaukee is a city that values inclusion, fairness, and opportunity for all. I will be calling on my colleagues in the City of Milwaukee, along with our partners at every level of government, to closely monitor these developments and to do everything in our power to protect Milwaukee’s immigrant families. Now is the time to stand together and ensure that Milwaukee remains a city that values the dignity of all its residents.
NOTE: This press release was submitted to Urban Milwaukee and was not written by an Urban Milwaukee writer. While it is believed to be reliable, Urban Milwaukee does not guarantee its accuracy or completeness.
More about the ICE facility relocation
- ICE Seeks Downtown Milwaukee Office To Go With New Field Facility - Jeramey Jannene - Oct 2nd, 2025
- Second Federal Agency Moving Into Milwaukee ICE Building - Jeramey Jannene - Sep 9th, 2025
- Federal Government Confirms ICE Facility For Northwest Side - Jeramey Jannene - Feb 17th, 2025
- ICE Can Build Whatever Facility It Wants in Milwaukee - Jeramey Jannene - Feb 5th, 2025
- City To Host Discussion On ICE Facility, But Attorney Suggests It May Be Moot Point - Jeramey Jannene - Jan 30th, 2025
- Is ICE Building A Detention Facility in Milwaukee? - Jeramey Jannene - Jan 17th, 2025
- Ald. Taylor introduces communication file to discuss ICE facility relocation - Ald. Larresa Taylor - Jan 17th, 2025
- Statement Relating to ICE Detention Facility Expansion in Milwaukee - Milwaukee Common Council - Jan 16th, 2025
- MKE County: How Will County Jail React To Trump’s ‘Mass Deportation’ Policy? - Graham Kilmer - Jan 16th, 2025
- Broad Coalition Opposes New Immigration Enforcement Facility - Jeramey Jannene - Jan 15th, 2025
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